Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood was a hub for African American culture and creativity, and although segregation was still an issue, it provided opportunities for better living conditions and ...

Black History Month is being celebrated for is 100th year, and it originated right here in Chicago. In fact, it started at what used to be the Bronzeville YMCA at 37th and Wabash. But how did that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICAGO (WGN) – Communities across Chicago continued to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday. For the past six years, the historic ...

The Bud Billiken Parade has been a Chicago back-to-school tradition since 1929, when the inaugural parade stepped off in ...

One man's stay at a YMCA in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood would eventually lead to the creation of Black History Month. Here's how. While in Chicago for the Lincoln Jubilee commemorating the 50th ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago Public Schools hosted a panel discussion Tuesday night exploring the history and legacy of two Bronzeville high schools as part of Black History Month. Speakers ranging from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The work of scientists along portions of a long idle rail line is hoped to be the start of a project that connects Chicagoans ...

The work of scientists along portions of a long idle rail line is hoped to be the start of a project that connects Chicagoans through Bronzeville and to the city's history. CHICAGO (WLS) -- The work ...

CHICAGO (WGN) – Communities across Chicago continued to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday. For the past six years, the historic Bronzeville neighborhood has held Juneteenth celebrations. This year’s ...

The work of scientists along portions of a long idle rail line is hoped to be the start of a project that connects Chicagoans through Bronzeville and to the city's history. Walking or driving past, ...